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Message:: [QUOTE="Collect89, post: 741821, member: 15445"]CT administrator Doug posted this good description of designations on a thread in the Coin Chat section today. I assume it is OK to just copy it to here: Below is a list of the special designations and their requirements. BN = Brown 95% or more of the coin is brown RB = Red Brown6% or more, but less than 94% of the coin is brown RD = Red 95% of the coin is original mint red, 5% may be brown CA = CameoProofs and prooflike coins, that have frosted devices and lettering that contrast with the fields. UC = Ultra Cameo Proofs and prooflike coins, that have deeply frosted devices and lettering that contrast with the fields - often called “black and white” cameos. PL = Prooflike NGC - reflectivity at 2-4 inchesPCGS - reflectivity at 2 inches DPL = Deep Prooflike NGC - reflectivity at 6-8 inchesPCGS - reflectivity at 4-6inches FB = Full Split Bands NGC - all 3 horizontal bands on the fasces must have clear and distinct linesPCGS - the central band on the fasces must have clear and distinct lines FBL = Full Bell Lines NGC - both the upper & lower sets of bell lines must be clear, distinct and unbroken except at the crackPCGS - the lower set of bell lines must be clear, distinct and unbroken except tat the crack SP = Specimen  FH = Full Head helmet of the head must have full details FT = Full Torch NGC - both upper and lower horizontal bands must have clear and distinct lines, the vertical lines must also be clear & disitinctPCGS - upper and lower bands must have clear & distinct lines 5FS = Five Full Steps the lines of 5 steps must be clear, distinct and unbroken 6FS = Six Full Steps the lines of 6 steps must be clear, distinct and unbroken[/QUOTE]

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